The smallest museum in Basel, Switzerland, is a two-foot-by-two-foot window in the door of a 600-year-old house.

Nobles would stage mock naval battles on this large lake at the Royal Palace of Caserta.

In a city that boasts four separate inclined cable railways, this is one of the busiest funicular lines in the world.

Time has been frozen at this station since the bombing in 1980—or so it was believed.

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.

This building features dozens of faces along its facade, although one is a bit chilling.

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.

Not far from the more famous House of Juliet, visitors will find the supposed residence of her lover.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.

It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.

A beautiful discovery site of prehistoric burials.